Revell 1/144 Trinity House 'South Goodwin' Lightship

[Ian M]

Looking good Ron.
Seagull sh*te the maritime answer to shrapnel damage.

 

[spanner570]

Thanks for your input boys, all much appreciated.

Paul. Good suggestion for the two boats.

I scratch made a cover for the boat on my North Sea Trawler.




....but to attempt to do the same with the two boats well stuck down on their chocks and surrounded by all sorts of 'junk', as on this model, would (for my skill level) be impossible.

So I've come up with something within my capabilities. None the less, thanks for the suggestion.

Update....
A bit more detail painting and masts and railings fitted.











I've also started on some basic rope work.



Total progress thus far.
I've also started the rigging. You can just make out a couple of lengths of wire, whatever they are, coming down from the tower platform.


Mast rigging next.
Thanks for taking a blimp.

Cheers.
Ron

 

[Tim Marlow]

Looking good Ron

 

[boatman]

WELL 570 its looks like a light ship therefore it must be an what a cracker of a model it is very well done so far 570
chris

 

[minitnkr]

So, so cool. PaulE

 

[spanner570]

Thanks for the excellent posts, chaps.

Rigging started with the main masts.
I used eezee line and glued them with general purpose UHU.



Wonky top mast. I lost count of the number of times I snapped the bl***y thing off - Still not right!


Cheers.
Spiderman II

 

[boatman]

OH DEAR 570 a wonky mast not good at all lol but an amazeing model all the same an i hope 570 that you will do a navy ship COR
chris

 

[Steven000]

That looks excellent 570, nice rigging

 

[spanner570]

Thanks Chris and Steven.

Main decals done. One of the 'South Goodwin' decals decided to fall apart, but I managed to salvage it. Even without the breakage and being in one length, they were difficult to put on. Then I had the job of piercing both sides to reveal the portholes.




Next, I'll tackle the anchors and their chains.

Cheers,
Harry Houdini

 

[Tim Marlow]

Looks like a Good Win so far Ron (sorry).....

 

[minitnkr]

Just beautiful. PaulE

 

[Mini Me]

Just had a catch-up on this 570, and may I say you never cease to amaze me with your efforts. Those rigging wires must have been a nightmare........but they sure do add a lot to the build. Rick H.

 

[adt70hk]

Ron

Even if I do say so myself, which I do!, This is turning out very nicely indeed, a top drawer effort.

ATB.

Andrew

 

[JR]

570, UHU for the rigging you say, how to you manage the tension while the glue goes off ? Looks damned good.

 

[boatman]

570 just brilliant an i like very mucho now comeon an lets see a navy ship please pretty please please
chris

 

[spanner570]

Thanks for all the encouraging comments chaps. Well appreciated.

453. As the actress said to the Bishop " I just tighten it enough to take the slack out and wait until it goes hard. Usually only about a few seconds!"

As you know UHU G.P is rapid setting, so as long as the line is not in too much tension (Just enough to straighten it) it soon grabs the rigging. I prefer it to superglue, as I get a short time to adjust the lines to their correct position.


Chris. If it's a nice day tomorrow, you'll get one!.......

Thanks for the interest, boys.

Ron

 

[JR]

Thanks 570 .
Thank you for that enlightening description.
Yours religiously.
Arch Bishop J Thruster.

 

[spanner570]

Cheers Archie!

Update.
Anchor gear done and ready for weathering. I've slung the kit plastic chain and used 'proper' stuff.








Cheers.
Ron

 

[Mini Me]

That is the bomb 570 those chains really put it over the top Sir. Rick H.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Looking forward to the weathering and seascape for this one.